Chengannur Mahadeva Temple

Chengannur Mahadeva Temple near Thiruvalla, Alappuzha | Kerala Tourism

Chengannur Mahadeva Temple is an historic temple of Kerala positioned at Chengannur in the Alappuzha district. Constructed many centuries back, this temple is special with its distinct rituals and eye catching architectural designs. Even if this shrine is popularly acknowledged as the Mahadeva temple, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy maintain equal importance. This giant temple has a round Sanctum the place the idol of Lord Shiva is dealing with east and the idol of Goddess is going through west. The gold-plated Shivalingam of this temple is bearing the picture of the Shiva-Shakthi (Ardhanareeswara). The Shivalingam of this temple is believed to be emerged on its own.

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